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From the Alps to a Japanese metropolis, tunnels are often wonders of modern construction, but can also be scenes of disaster. These are the 10 most extreme tunnels on Earth.

May 2022
This programme visits the 10 most extreme airports on Earth, including an ice airport, a runway squeezed between skyscrapers and a landing strip carved into mountains.
Exploring the world's most dangerous and inspirational waterways, from white-water rafters taking on undefeated rapids on the Congo River, to ships gripped by ice in Antarctic waters.
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From awesome engineering to extreme environments and thrill-seeking train-surfers, and from the high-tech to the home-made, these are the 10 most extreme railways on Earth.
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From Siberia to India, the Andes to the Arctic, and from deathtraps and vital lifelines to playgrounds for thrill-seekers, this edition explores the planet's extreme roadways.
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The 10 most extreme bridges on Earth: from Nepal and Japan to Bolivia and Russia, bridges that demonstrate extreme engineering and stand in unforgettable locations.
August 2020
In the Water: This episode showcases marvels of marine engineering, from the part-plane, part-boat Airfish to the world's largest vessel and fastest sailboat. (S2 Ep6/6)
In the Air: This episode checks out incredible flying. Daredevil Scotty Bob dons a wingsuit to fly inches from sheer rock. Plus: helicopter herding, solar planes and more. (S2 Ep5/6)
On the Road: This high-octane episode reveals the most incredible vehicles from across the globe, from the world's biggest terrestrial vehicle to a bulletproof storm-chaser. (S2 Ep4/6)
Living on the Edge: This episode visits the extreme places that people live, from the world's highest town, to a US desert town with no rules, and an Australian upside-down town. (S2 Ep3/6)
July 2020
Nature: Exploring nature's deadly forces, from underwater canyons that funnel massive waves, to Europe's largest little-known supervolcano, which could kill millions. (S2 Ep2/6)
Buildings: A look at ten of the most remarkable buildings ever constructed, including the Torre Mayor skyscraper in Mexico City and the world's tallest timber building in Norway. (S2 Ep1/6)
October 2019
From Siberia to India, the Andes to the Arctic, and from deathtraps and vital lifelines to playgrounds for thrill-seekers, this episode explores the planet's extreme roadways
The 10 most extreme bridges on Earth: from Nepal and Japan to Bolivia and Russia, bridges that demonstrate extreme engineering and stand in unforgettable locations
December 2018
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This episode showcases marvels of marine engineering, from the part-plane, part-boat Airfish to the world's largest vessel. And Australian David Warby attempts to break the world water speed record.
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This episode checks out incredible flying. Daredevil Scotty Bob dons a wingsuit and flies inches from sheer rock. Plus: helicopter herding, solar planes, space delivery services and more.
November 2018
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This high-octane episode reveals the most incredible vehicles from across the globe, from a bulletproof storm-chaser to the world's biggest terrestrial vehicle, which weighs in at 14,200 tonnes
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This episode examines how humans can thrive in harsh locations, from the world's highest town to a desert town in California with no rules, and an upside-down town in the Australian outback
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An exploration of nature's deadly forces, from huge underwater canyons that funnel massive waves, to a bridge built from living trees, and Europe's little-known supervolcano, which could kill millions
Expired
A look at 10 of the world's most remarkable buildings, including a skyscraper in earthquake-prone Mexico City, the world's biggest building and, in Norway, the world's tallest timber building
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